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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,559.26, 1,375,251.41 and 543,850.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,559.26, 1,375,251.41 and 543,850.26 is: 750,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,559.26 : 1,375,251.41 = 543,850.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,559.26/1,375,251.41 = 543,850.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,559.26x = 1,375,251.41 × 543,850.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,559.26x = 747,930,834,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,930,834,174.62/996,559.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,513.15

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